Job Description

WHO WE ARE:
Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and venture capital firm. Our mission is to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 50 locations across the world and our corporate members include: Visa, BNP Paribas, USAA, Aflac, Zurich, Fujitsu, Karcher, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Roche, Bayer, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, Carrefour, Decathlon, Walmart, L\xe2\x80\x99oreal, Unilever, and over 500 more. Plug and Play\xe2\x80\x99s corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play\xe2\x80\x99s proven investment track record includes Honey, Guardant Health, ApplyBoard, BigID, Kustomer, Rappi, Flutterwave, Hippo, PayPal, Lending Club, Dropbox, and many more.

WHO WE\xe2\x80\x99RE LOOKING FOR:

We\xe2\x80\x99re an exceptional team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship and we\xe2\x80\x99re growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We\xe2\x80\x99re actively seeking a Ventures Analyst to champion the Plug and Play business model and drive portfolio growth in Edmonton. This role is part of our Sector Agnostic Program in Alberta, focusing on AI/ML enabled startups providing solutions across several industries. An ideal candidate has a passion for understanding how startups scale and is driven to take an active role in building out our ecosystem and investment portfolio.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Sourcing New Startups
\xe2\x97\x8f Source startups for the respective vertical program
\xe2\x97\x8f Attend calls or meetings with relevant companies
\xe2\x97\x8f Build and maintain strong relationships with local VCs, universities, corporations, etc.
\xe2\x97\x8f Actively network with startup founders at industry events and conferences

Ventures\xe2\x80\x99 Program Management
\xe2\x97\x8f Schedule and facilitate deal flow meetings between startups and corporate partners
\xe2\x97\x8f Curate startup lists for corporate partners based on their technology interests
\xe2\x97\x8f Maintain relationships with industry partners

Diligence/Investment Research
\xe2\x97\x8f Working closely to support Investment Partners on the full lifecycle of making investments: conducting diligence, making investment recommendations, and helping the portfolio
\xe2\x97\x8f Develop an investment thesis regarding emerging trends and frontiers

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
\xe2\x97\x8f Bachelor\xc2\xb4s degree required; MBA/advanced degree is a plus
\xe2\x97\x8f Excellent communication skills in English
\xe2\x97\x8f Highly organized, shown to meet tight deadlines along with consistent accuracy and attention to detail
\xe2\x97\x8f Proficiency in Google Docs, MS Office, CRMs, project management tools, etc. and Intermediate spreadsheet experience (formulas, dashboards, charts, pivots and analysis)

Soft Skills
\xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, prospects, and industry contacts
\xe2\x97\x8f Self-motivated and driven; proven to work independently, prioritize work, and achieve results
\xe2\x97\x8f Collaborative, diplomatic, and can cross-functionally partner with stakeholders across multiple offices
\xe2\x97\x8f A passion for early-stage venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship with a good understanding of emerging technologies

WHAT WE OFFER:
\xe2\x97\x8f Be part of Plug and Play - the biggest and fastest growing startup innovation platform globally with locations worldwide such as Silicon Valley, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Berlin, Singapore, China, and Japan
\xe2\x97\x8f Be at the forefront of innovation and get access to groundbreaking technologies
\xe2\x97\x8f Be part of a dynamic, international, and open-minded team
\xe2\x97\x8f Get access to and communicate with leading international financial executives, startups, and investors
\xe2\x97\x8f You will work closely with our corporate partners daily and grow your network
\xe2\x97\x8f Work in a vibrant and unique working environment
\xe2\x97\x8f Various opportunities for your career development at our 50 locations worldwide
\xe2\x97\x8f Contribute and realize your own ideas and have room for self-development

** Plug and Play\xc2\xb4s global attendance policy: 3 days at the office, 2 days home.

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